EdUHK takes pride in its achievements and unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a campus where everyone feels valued and respected. This page showcases the University’s initiatives, recognitions, and efforts in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Through impactful programs, policies, and accolades, EdUHK continues to drive meaningful progress in advancing DEI.
The Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is responsible for implementing the four anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong, namely the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and the Race Discrimination Ordinance.
Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer
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To continue cultivating the good human resource management and family-friendly employment practices promoted by Good Employer Charter 2020, Good Employer Charter 2024 (GEC 2024) features the theme of “Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer”. Employers of different trades and scales (including small and medium enterprises) are encouraged to adopt and enhance employee-oriented family-friendly employment practices, putting themselves in the employees’ shoes in discharging both work and family obligations, so as to create a family-friendly working environment.
Good Employer Charter
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The University joined as one of the signatories to the Good Employer Charter (GEC) organised by the Workplace Consultation Promotion Division of the Labour Department. This premium charter logo is newly added for GEC 2024. An organisation accredited as the signatories of the GEC for three consecutive terms (i.e. GEC 2018, GEC 2020 and GEC 2024), its charter logo will be upgraded to a premium logo, in recognition of their continuous efforts to implement good human resource management practices over the years.
Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme
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The University has enrolled in the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme, with the aim of providing more job and internship opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as a barrier-free workplace for them through a host of inclusive measures.
Family-Friendly Employers Award Scheme
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The University has received the “Friendly Employment Award” since 2016-17. In recognition of the University’s effort in the implementation of family-friendly employment policies and practices and a breastfeeding-friendly workplace policy in 2017/18, the Family Council has awarded the EdUHK three awards, namely: “Family-Friendly Employers 2017/18”, “Special Mention 2017/18” and “Awards for Breastfeeding Support 2017/18”.
Say Yes to Breastfeeding
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The University joined the Say Yes to Breastfeeding campaign organised by the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF, in collaboration with the Food and Health Bureau and the Department of Health. The Campaign aims to educate the public on mothers’ need for community support for breastfeeding, to cultivate a positive public attitude towards breastfeeding in the workplace and public spaces, and to provide mothers with better community support for breastfeeding.